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® 002 a1~o~ 16 °n~,~ 39? MAKING NC TB-FREE WEEK WHEREAS, the Governor has proclaimed June 10-14, 1996 as "Making NC TB- Free Week" and WHEREAS, TB cases have declined greatly as a nation and state; and WHEREAS, despite the overall decrease in cases, the number of cases among the 25-44 age group has gone up significantly; and WHEREAS, here in Lee County we had 6 cases of TB reported in 1993, 5 cases reported in 1995 and 3 cases as of May 1, 1996; and WHEREAS, there are currently 59 persons in Lee County on preventive medicine. NOW, THEREFORE, the Lee County Board of Commissioners proclaim June 10-14, 1996 as "Making NC TB-Free Week". Commissioner Moretz seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a resolution requesting the State of North Carolina accept responsibility of Medicaid programs. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Lee County is a political subdivision of North Carolina which is dedicated to the principles of accountability and good government; and ' WHEREAS, the increase in unfunded mandates has placed a severe financial burden on Lee County and its tax payers; and WHEREAS, since fiscal year 1991-92, Lee County has experienced an increase of 111% in the local share of Medicaid funding. Further, in the 1996-97 budget year, Lee County faces a 19% increase in the County's share for the Medicaid Program. WHEREAS, as a result of dramatic increases in Medicaid and other social programs, 13 cents of next fiscal year's tax rate will be absorbed in the funding of social programs; and 2